Observation by Nigel Evans: Roman Space Telescope Falcon 9 carrier

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Nigel Evans

Observer

Nigel Evans

Observed

2026 Sep 08 - 23:10

Uploaded

2026 Sep 10 - 15:45

Objects

Spacecraft

Equipment

200mm EdgeHD +ASI6200

Exposure

326x10seconds

Location

Ipswich Suffolk

Target name

2016-199B Falcon 9 of Roman Space Telescope

Title

Roman Space Telescope Falcon 9 carrier

About this image

After seeing the Roman Space Telescope, the carrier rocket was next. Mag 17.3, Range 923k km, Fov 24'x16', altitude 16 degrees. Close to Upsilon Aquarii. Easier to see as the streetlights had gone off!

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260908 Roman F9 NSE notext.jpg (315.9 kB)

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